CVE-2007-5793: Stonesoft StoneGate IPS before 4.0 does not properly decode Fullwidth/Halfwidth Unicode encoded data, which ma

Q: How do I fix CVE-2007-5793?

stonegate ips: upgrade to newer than 2.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2007-5793 being exploited?

CVE-2007-5793 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2007-5793 affect?

CVE-2007-5793 affects stonegate ips. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). Stonesoft StoneGate IPS before 4.0 does not properly decode Fullwidth/Halfwidth Unicode encoded data, which makes it easier for remote attackers to scan or penetrate systems and avoid detection.

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HIGH 7.1UPGRADE

CVE-2007-5793 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.1) affecting stonegate ips. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Stonesoft StoneGate IPS before 4.0 does not properly decode Fullwidth/Halfwidth Unicode encoded data, which makes it easier for remote attackers to scan or penetrate systems and avoid detection.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.1 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.6% (top 24%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-11-01
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: stonesoft

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-11-01 17:46 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:46 UTCUpdated Record last modified

stonesoft stonegate ips UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.0

Fixed in: newer than 2.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy stonegate-ips || rpm -q stonegate-ips || stonegate-ips --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade stonegate-ips

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade stonegate-ips

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2007-5793?

stonegate ips: upgrade to newer than 2.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2007-5793 being exploited?

CVE-2007-5793 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2007-5793 affect?

CVE-2007-5793 affects stonegate ips. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). Stonesoft StoneGate IPS before 4.0 does not properly decode Fullwidth/Halfwidth Unicode encoded data, which makes it easier for remote attackers to scan or penetrate systems and avoid detection.

How urgent is CVE-2007-5793?

Priority 44/100. High severity

References

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